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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-26
WE ARE BRITHERs A..
Third Annual Burns Banquet of the
CaiedOnian Club.

The third annual Burns banquet of the
Caledonian club at Curtiss hall last evening
was decidedly pleasant affair and was at
tended by some $50 guests. The hall was
artistically draped and presented hand
some appearance. A large United States
flag covered almost all of the north
wall, and was thanked Oh either side
by English and smaller American
flags. large. fine engraving of Rubert
Burns, framed in heavy wreath of smilaX.
hung against the center of the large United
States flag, which formed a magnificent
background. The banquet was spread on
tables in the large room, and was served by
Dorner i'll neat manner. The toastS were
all appropriate and embodied the follow
ing: Address of welcome, A. N. Cleri-
hew; 1.-THE Northwest" Hon. A. r.
McGill; Robert Burns" A. T.
McCurdy; Aud Scotia" Robert
Christie; 1.-THE Land of Our Adoption" d.
Il. Simpson; Our Sister Societies." r. L..
McGill; The Lassies," Adam Hannah.
The following sungs were sung: ''Rantin'
Rovin' Robin" Malcolm Mel. Geddes;
MY Nannies AVA" Mrs. Robert Fair
weather; THE Land O. the Leal," A. E.
Clerihew; "Auld Lang Syne," the audi
ence. When Gov. McGill responded to the
toast, The Northwest" he remarked
somewhat apologetically that while ne
might appear calm he was in fact
almost scared to DEATH" l am something of
Scotchman myself" he said, ''for it was
only three generations ago that my ances-
tors were born in Scotland. l am an
American now, but am proud of my an
cestry. l honor you for the love you all
bear your native land" At the conclusion
OF the festivities in the banquet hall, the
guests adjourned to another room, where
there was dancing until late hour.
The saiesnlen's Association.
There was meeting of the Salesmen's
association last evening to make arrange
ments for the banquet and ball to be given
at the Nicollet house Tuesday evening,
Feb. l. The following committees were
appointed: Floor managers, w. n. Danen-
baum, "A. Zimmerman, n. Dahl, D, G.
Adams, William Sayer, S. Gershan, f. w.
Chandler; reception committee, A. w.
Russell, j. F. Zimmerman, A. H Nelson,
c. S. Mason. E. II. Heath, w. H. Mad
Olson, j. Newmeyer, j. Walsh, G. j.
Donavon, J. t. Thompson. The presi-
dent of the association, A. W. Russell,
goes to st. Paul this morning to speak on
Sunday and early closing. The various
committees will meet Sunday afternoon, at
2 ocl ock, to make final arrangements
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-26

interest and value. Among these the great
tobacco firm of Marburg Bros, who have
not been represented in any of the exposi-
ton for several years, promise an extensive
and unique display. Prof. Spencer +.
Baird, the curator of the Smithsonian nsti-
trlte and controller of the National museum,
said he would gladly loan almost anything
in the vast government collections that
could safely be shipped. To those who
have visited Washington this promise of
the professor means a great deal. OF
course this arrangement is entirely CON
tingent upon the joint resolution above
mentioned. The exhibits promise to far
exceed in variety the show of last year"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-26
Additional Minneapolis News O
the Fourth Page.
minneapolis Real Estate.

The following transfers were recorded in the Of
fce OF the register of deeds yesterday:
1t 3, Parker & Hardestys add; Robert A
MacGregor to J Tanning. .....,. ...... ST. 600
Lit g, blk 80, n Minneapolis; Avery to John
Ii urcnaSe S,1Q0
Part It's IL and H. blk so, WINDOWS add;
Fred s Lewis to j y Walters. ....... $500
Its 2, 3, 4 5, 6, Z, s, 9 and TO- blk Is, Bnttin-
eau's Second add; Moore to W w Cur
It's. .;::.::................. .......... 5000
Its II and b. blk 4, Manages sup; Dem
ing to Q Hill; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,15O
Its and g. blk 49, Calhoun Park o Stur-
tevant TO Lewis Johnson. ........ 5000
Its q and Z. blk so, Calhoun Park; Fl G
Vaughn to D Smell ................. 2lOO
Lit 2, blk /, Loring's add; Silas r King to C H
Smith; :. 5000
Lit II, blk TO- Bakers Second add; d Derrick
to Isaac Wilson. ........................ $500
Lit H. blk 10, and Its 8 and TO- blk T, sup to
Forest Heights add; l Wilson to ID H
Derrick ;.:..;::....:...,......... :. 1880
Its 10, 20 and 81, blk 20; Its "a, 25 and g. blk
p, Manages sup TO East Side add; NJ Z
Hall to G II Tenant. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Part 1t 4, blk 81, sec %, town %, range "a; NJ
+ Legg to + Mackey. Observation-Disclosures. 60, 600
One unpublished deed ........... ....... . 45OO
Twelve minor deeds, less than 81, 900 EACH 57SS
Total number of deeds, Is. .......... sl10. 73S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-26
Republican campaign Expenses.

1t has been recently given out that the
Republican county committee contemplated
paying its debts. 1t is likely that the pay
master has not yet started on his rounds, as
the firm of Gessaman q Murphy yesterday
in the municipal court commenced action
against the members severally and jointly
to recover s26S, for printing tickets, postal
cards etc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-26

Total number of deeds, Is -. .sll0, 73S
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
EVERY MARRIED HANS oFPENsR.
OE,y SImpkins Descended TO Be.c subter
fugs 10 Hide Hts Guilt.


"My dear" said Mrs. SimpBins the
other morning with a reproschiul smile,
81 have had no letter from Cousin Jane
n three weeks"
"WeN, love-" was Fir. SimpkiEs'p lsus-
ibie reply. his conscience meanwhile get
ting in its work with both feet and hands
IN such manner as TO make him vince.
"Well, love, presume she is busy"
"Perhsps she il but don't believe she
has heard from me in g longer time than
that"
"Indeed" exclaimed Simpkins, trying
to look as much surprised IS possible.
eyes, indeed" responded Mrs. Slmp-
kins, beginning to look severe. eyes,
indeed; and Mr.. Simpkins, would very
much like to search your pockets"
"Search my pockets, M7s. Simpkins.
Madam, what can you mean: \ woman,
madam, should have more confidence in
the man she has promised to love, honor
and O1ey. Madam, am surprised"
Aud placing his hat On his head with 8
dignided flourish Mr.. Simpkins strobe
through the doorway and up the street.
Around the corner, however, his dignity
disappeared. He looked cautiously
around, placed his hand in his insf lie coat
pocket, Gshed out soiled and crumpled
letter addressed to Cousin Jane, called
softly 10 small boy, gave him quarter
to take the letter to the post office, and
departed on his way with o sign Of relief.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Whist Colorado Oh RS.

Another week has gone by and our rail
road committee has taken no action, and
as fer as the railroad officials know Colo
rato is just the little dot on the map a.
the crossing OF the Texas and Pacific and
the Colorado river. No one has been to
them to tell them that this is the next
largest wool market of the state, and that
by connection with the gulf hundreds
of thousands OF pounds of wool
would be shipped over that road
vie steamship to Boston. No one has
told them that this is the largest cattle
shipping point in the state. No one has
told them that we have salt works here
capable of giving them three to five car
loads of freight per day, or as much
more as the country the road traverses
will consume. No one has told them that
wealthy company is now being formed
to sink more salt wells and mine for
coal, and thus to double the amount of
outgoing freight from our city. No
one has told them that the receipts OF
the Texas and Pacific last year st Color
ado were sls1, s65.SS for freight and
ticket sales, and Sis, Az So from freight
forwarded. No one hiss gone down to
the Alamo City to tell the officials OF the
Arkansas Pass road that Colorado Is the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
A Great Scheme,

DETROIT, Mich, July 27.-Facts which
have come 90 the knowledge of the Free
Press within the past few days show the
present trip Of General Alger, Chaunc Y
NJ. DepeW and Henry 3. Ledyard 20
Europe involves 8 railroad scheme of the
first magnitude. Their trip is for the
sole purpose Of placing 5000, 900
Of bonds of new transcontinentRl
rosd with English capitalists. |.
is designed to build an en-
tireiy new line from the Straits OF
MachinGw to Duluth, running midway
between the consolidated Duluth, South
Shore and Atlantic and Milwaukee, Lake
Shore and Western, and Chicago and
Northwestern roads, which now skirt the
southern boundary of the Upper Mich
gan peninsula, &nd the partly completed
Minneapolis. Saultes st. Marie and
Atlantic Road. The road will travese one
OF the richest timber and mineral GistriC j
in the world, and be sufficiently remote
from parallel lines to enjoy profitable
local trsllic. Contracts have beea Sc
cured from the Northern Pacific and
Michigan Central. upon which business OF
the three companies will be conducted.
Before his departure General Alger said
owe already have 5000 900 avsilablt
for this purpose, and expect to securs
the balance without trouble" The
Northern Pacific is said to have promised
to hand over sl seabosrd traffic to the
new rosd, and the Michigan Central snt
New York Central will sfterward carry i
east
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
REVEREND WEST.
An Indiana Minister SeGuceS Cen
flding Girl and then Murders
Her with Arsenic.
One Thousand Men Searching Cor Him
Near OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES oS the
Clerical Nilnau-Ihe Inquest

ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 21.-Tne discov-
cry of arsenic in large quantities in the
liver Of Susie Beck establishes from po-
lice standpoint conclusive evidence OF
murder, and Gn almost uninterrupted
chain Of circumstantial evidence liz their
mind fixes the crime on Rev. Willia.1
Thomas Abbott vest OF Clssterton, lad
Accordingly they issued the following cir
cular to-day, with g picture Of the &C
cused, which will be sent to every police
station in the Unlted States and Canada:
'Arrest for murder Rev. William Th0m
Gs Abbott West, a!i&S Thomas abbott,
thirty-ouc years Of age, i've feet six inches
high, vita dark AUBURN lair, dark brown
eyes, iuu square face and chin clesn
shayeu, stoops slightly when walking,
wears wine c0l3red spectaC!es, dresses
ike 2 clergyman. lie seduced and
poisoned Susie, or Anna, B-Ck il
this city July IS. lie is well
known in South Bend, Ind. lie m&y
look for work st alectrotyping, is handy
st any kind d WUTE. Usually wore black
Prince Albert ecat but vii. likely discard
that garment for some other kind. He
fed from ChestcItCa on the 2Q.h inst
for parts unknown. 4 reward when CT
rested and l viii send officer with requi-
sition papers for nm
In ell cities where West is knOwn,
parties of citiz ms ere on the lookout for
him. At CAesteItou citizens have or
gained and one thousand men are ready
to search the woods, believing that West
ia now in hiding in that part OF the
country.
After Dr.. Luedehiag had2o:Itied tbcCCr-
oner Of his discovery of the presence Of
arsenic, C0i5f Cleo! john Ryan, started
the police machinery il earnest. He
said we haven't got evidence 10 hang the
nan but we have q mighty complete
chain q evidence 30 work on. l think
the sc0unGreI SaQuced that girl, and then
persuaded her to leave with him, osten-
siDlY for the purpose Of getting rid Of the
consequences Of MS yiliaiuy but in reality
to kill her in order 10 be efeCtually rid
Of Ter. You see be had been the talk of
the town where he lived Tor weeks before
be LETT and knowing that he had 30 90
something 70 straig1ten it out he told
the girl that he would take her away and
set rid of the effects Of tleir intimacy.
When he got ready TO give her poison,
he told her it was to produce IN abortion
and that she would have TO stand some
pain and SIZE must not tell WGat was the
matter with ner. l an satisfied that there
vas premature biith before the girl
died and that West sGCTeted the child III
the coffin after she vas laid out. Coroner
Frazer viii begin an Inquest ca the BODY
OF Susie Beck on Wednesday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
an Intelligent Family Clock.

ATLANTA, July 27,-SJme time SGD 3.
f. Lanier was arrested aud carried to
Meridian, Miss, o. charge OF murder.
AS so9n as he was arrested She Old clock
that stood on the n2sntlepiece stopped
short, ard hasn't licked once for over a
yesr until this morning. JUST rs the
town clock was tOlliGg o'clock the fam
lily Of Mr.. L2nier were greatly astonshed
by the striking of the OLD clock.
They felt sure that it WAS the sign OF
good or bad news, and tAey 81 once called
in the ueighbor3. On their arrival the
clock was still ticking and the hour hand
.edua!Iy moved on TO o'clock. Just
before that time the family received 8
telegram from Mr.. La1ier that nc had
been acquitted and would arrive home
to-day. The clock still runs,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
70 Gatfhe Rock Island.

Special to the Gazttee.
BOWIE, TEX, July 3l-An offer of 375,-
600 in land, money and the grsdeof the
Bowie and Montague Railway has been
offered to the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railway to come to Bowie via
Burlington and Montague, and we have
every assurance the offer will be accepted
Outside influence Will be brought to bear
on this Company which will no doubt
bring them here. This would give Fort
Worth the Rock Island Railway without
costing them anything, IS the company
could make traffic engagements WITH the
Fort Worth and Denver and run solid
trains from Bowie to Fort Worth over
Denver treCk. Fort Worth could well
afford TO help US in this matter.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

that the proprietors might save
cents il freight charges. We sus
the picaVune fraud, and proved
missing connection one week, vi,
proprietors Guade claim for dams
patents" Further south there ;
number Of merchants who were
habit Of buying zsi,verware suj
it shipped as "nuts and
st one time some of
same people invented
little g7me for beating the railway-
would buy bill Of goods in N-v
and smolg the bill would be
three pieces Of silk. They you
thst the silk be kept out Of the
whicn the other goods we're aacE.
retained until directions fe- 81
were forwarded. But tls silk u-.
charged in the invoice Taty
cain when the box "8s
tn2t toe silk had been shS1sc..
would produce the InrC;ce IL SUI 81.
their claim. They would s"e2r
iuyolce, too. This t,iag vent on
the company grew suspicious, bees.
or TWO meI would always oe s..--
sent j man to tn CousiLnee AMI
cred how the ne2. lit.'e -=-
worked. There sre dozen o-1.--
schemes for detrGuGirG tIe rs..ro.
W. get on 10 them m0sg 4-=cE-T e.
used to do"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
To the Canadian

The Pioneer has kept standing for some
time & prediction that the Fort Worth
and Denver Railroad would run trains to
the Canadian by October /, but hardly
before that date. 1t is now little more
than two months off, and the advance
graders are down TO within q few miles
Of the river, with track laid TO point
only siNtY-tye or seventy miles behind
them. They are coming with a rush
toward the mouth Of the Sterrita La
Cruce, but the Pioneer will never change
that prediction until the last rail is down,
the last spike driven and the engine seen
cavorting oyer the hill Tascosa Pioneer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

largest and best market in West Texas,
her merchants supplying vast scope of
country equal in size to an ordinary
state. And no one has told them
that if they will push their road
to our city once they can oo-
tain q bonus that will be princely
IN its amount. And why not? Our peo-
pie know this is so, and still they are
content to sit supinely and talk dull times
and wonder where the remedy is. The
remedy is in wskisg up, working to-
gether, ard sending q fully authorized
committee to confer with the railroad
men, set forth our advantages, offer our
Inducements, and believe US, they will
not be long in accepting them Colo
RADIO Clipper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
English IS. French Boxing.

TIE Evenement supplies some interest
inc information with regard 10 the tour
OF NJ. Chsrlemont Ills, The professor OF
French boxing, in London. NJ Charlie
monps appearance at ST. James hall ex-
cited so much interest that gen
cral wish was expressed to pit MIN
against an English boxer so as
to lest the respective merits Of the French
and English systema. The sffair-hsnGs
and feet against hands only-came of 81
the Pelican club. From the beginning OF
the encounter Charlemont kept lis ad9er-
sary at distance, SO IS to prevent hin
getting in solid blow, and soon gave him
kick on the thigh which caused the En-
glishman 10 lose his balance. Several other
foot blows gave the advantage TO Char
lemont, who wound up by administering
his adversary q skilltul kick on the head
and then falling upon him. His address
was warmly applauded. The account
does not say who NJ CharlemonHs op-
ponent was, which IS very important
point omitted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Chamnions of Texas.

Special to The Gazette.
DESIsoN, TEX, July 31.-The third
game Of the series of base ball between
the two home mines, the G2te City5 and
Association, was played this evening 81
the grounds OF the former, the Woodlawn
Park, and while neither OF the teams was
we'll represented the game was interest
ing and very close. The score stood )
to l. III favor Of the Gate Citys, which
not only makes them the champions OF
Denison but the champions Of Texas, and
they are open Ter Q challenge from any
pitchers in the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

Sinners land, and fifty more donated by
two of Lavacca couuty's citizens, has 1een
established and surveyed. 1t is ia very
rich farming neighborhood, and will
prove fine point for business location.
The surrounding country is fenced in
large pastures, which Will soon be di-
vided end sold to actual settlers VINO
will engage in agriculture es a business.
II FIatOEiG Arous
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Prospec.s at Grosnyl,le.

Special TO the Gazette.
GREEN>mLE, Tex, July 3I.-The heat
has been remarkable here to day, especi-
ally this afternoon. At o'clock this
afternoon the thermometer indicated
lI4'. The extreme sCItriless has result
ed in several loud claps Of thunder. with
tair prospects CT rain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Rarbpcue Rates,

The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Rail
way will have tickets on sale to anti-pro-
hibition barbecue at Gainesville on Au
gust from all points on their line at
cHe fare for rouna trip, The Dallas Al
tillery and ALSO Dsliass Band will be on
hand. a big cSowd is exascted.
Il W. II. DoHGHERTY,
chairman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
at Brownwood,

opeoial 70 the Gazette.
BKowNwooD, TEX, July 51.-The best
rain that has fallen in this county ia two
years fell here to-day. II rained seven
hours and insures g good cotton crop. 1t
came too late to make g. fun corn crop,
but there viii be plenty raised for home
CONSUMPTION.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
RoMin &Otcs,

Special 70 tue Gazette
BOWIE, Ten, July 3l-The Fort
Worth and Denver Railroad has inside
rates to Bowie from northern and eastern
points same as 10 Fort Worth and Gaines
Vile aud our cotton rates will be the
same ss from Fort Worth 10 Gainesville.
This will help Bowie wonderfully.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Watch Your BnIIots.

The prohibition joint resolution re-
quires ballots 20 have printed or written
on them:
For State Prohibition.
Or, Against State Prohibition.
The omission Of the word suite will be
fatal, and al ballots that simply have on
them "for prohibition" or against pro-
hi5ition' will be valueless. Let voters
De careful. Wetch your ballots.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Fearless Cofporetious.

The utter soullessneSs of corporations
has again been shown. This time It is by
the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, which
has issued al order forbidding engineers
and tTemen TO wink ct Or tlirt with any
women they may see as they pass along.
Comment on such wanton cruelty is need
less
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

In srLuiug q telegraph cese IL ~-.
C5I0aoI Il. O. IGLersoI s4.l .'.
and PRAYED the case vas ness g.
An Interested and Di1g5 -..e
tlc Guiieuce cauZLt me r-a-5
and responded with t.rvau-
wheTeat there was a-o.- sa...
faces OF those wh0 thought of In
praying.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

Dr. McGIynr, who was told that ne
would find the latch string of the vatican
out during the first week in July, spen
Sunday in EIilwsukee-a town sewers
thousand miles from Rome. In New
York on that day fiery anti-poyerty
orator made prophecy to the point that
in 1892 DR.. NIcGlynn might be president
of the United States.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
The End of O Division,

Special TO the Gazette.
GREENvILLE, Ten, July 3l.-Chief
Engineer j. +. HiEckley of the St. Louis,
Arkansas and Texas has just consummsted
the purchase 81 Commerce of one acre of
GROUND to be used as site for a round
house and shops TO be erected there by
the company nsmed, it having decided
to make Commerce the end of a division
Of Re road
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
Hard at Work

The surveyors of the S.. Louis,
Arkansas snd Texas Railroad were work
ing all day last Sunday in the city limits,
which indicates that the railroad will be
pushed very rapidly. We understand
graders will be put 70 work shortly in the
city limits HillsbCTo Mirror.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
at ClscO.
Special to the Gazette.

5pec!al 70 tne Gazette.
Cisco, Ten, July Silence more cur
streets are muddy. A splendid rain fell
mere last night, and it is still cloudy this
morning, with prospects for more before
it clears OF. The rain last night will be
OF much benefit to the cotton crop, which
had begun 20 suffer from the dry weather.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

New York Commerclal AayeEtlser.

NcW OK JOlMsTCIaI A4ECEItCr.
a warning to ali young married men
who ere addicted to the cup that cheers
lies in the experience OF Joha Gessinch
Of Trenton. John married German
girl who came to this country six weeks
ago snd during their honeymoon he left
her for moment to 90 into S saloon
for glass OF beer. When he came out
she was gone and he has not seen her
since
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
The 8. A. and A. z.

Work is still being carried on energeti-
cally all along the line OF the Waco
branch OF the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass Road. The depot at Half Moon
timber, composed of $50 acres OF Henry
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

Mrs. n. c. Jones of Diamond Loeb,
Mich, has canary bird with g douolt
voice. He appears to sing two songs ST
once, and has sort OF ventriIoquistic
power by which MS voice is made to ap-
pear to come from another room from
that in which he is.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01
SPORTING.
At Erescyll!e,

Special TO the Gazette.
GREENvILLE, TEN July 3l.-A match
game of base ball was played here this
afternoon between the Missouri Pacific
club of Denison and the Tom King club
Of this place. The game resulted in 8
score Of 10 TO . in favor OF the Greer
willie r1uN
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-01

A Murphy, n. c., negress awoke in the
night to find huge snake cooled about
her neck. Instead Of fainting she grabbed
the reptile, flung it against the walb with
sll her force and went to sleep sagei o.
Daylight revealed one Of the largest desAi
rattlers ever seen in that vicinity. II